Nov 22, 2021
That IEP meeting can be a big push-and now it's finalized! With the rush and the stress over, you would think it's all smooth sailing. But how can you tell if it's a plan that is truly working for your child with a disability? Follow along as we discuss the ins and outs of following up and following through with the...
Nov 18, 2021
This BONUS episode addresses how to use portions of the IEP (specifically accommodations) to community activities such as soccer, adaptive horseback riding, you name it! All of us accommodate how and when we support people depending on their individual needs-because we know them so well! For others in the community...
Nov 15, 2021
Accommodations are the most underrated part of the IEP. Sometimes getting no attention-these are the ways we can make school a more personalized experience for our children. Find links to the research articles at www.parentfriendlyot.com/podcast under the show notes for this podcast. Need some help walking through...
Nov 9, 2021
I read a comment by a parent who stated "I want my child to have an IEP so they don't have to have outpatient therapies." I cringed a little-because sometimes they work on the same things, but most of the time they don't! Listen to hear the difference between the two settings to decide which one is right for your child...
Nov 2, 2021
"What do I ask for?" You know you are supposed to advocate for your child in the IEP, but HOW are you supposed to know WHAT to ask for? Learn the 4-step process to gaining insight on what your priorities are, how to communicate them, and who the service providers are. PLUS learn from what other parents do to...